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Keys not working for long press function

I can't access or see outcome of long pressing the key, for example if I have to delete a sentence so now instead of long pressing on delete key I've to click on the delete key for the number of times that particular sentence has words. I could do it before but recently i can't. I also tried to see if sticky keys of filter keys are on but they're already off.

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Hi Yusra,
I'm Sumit, here to answer your query at the Microsoft Community.

Apologies for any inconvenience you are experiencing. I am happy to help you today.

What about the Repeat key setting?

Windows uses two main settings to control key repeat behavior: the Repeat Delay (how long you must hold a key down before it starts repeating) and the Repeat Rate (how quickly the key repeats once it starts).
How to check:

Open the Control Panel and search for Keyboard settings.

Adjust the slider for Repeat Delay to a shorter setting and test if the key now repeats as expected.


Press Windows+R keys on the keyboard, or Right-click Start on the Taskbar and choose Run.

Type regedit.exe

Press Enter.

Go to
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Keyboard
Look at the entries for KeyboardDelay and KeyboardSpeed.

Take a screenshot and post in the next reply.
Sumit

Working on IST
Always include PC Specifications with the problem. Additionally, ensure all the latest quality updates have been installed.

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Last updated April 16, 2025 Views 11 Applies to: